Balaton wine region in winter
Instead of writing about wines I’ve been drinking over the past days (Hungarian food doesn’t go too well with wines and the holiday season is an endless feast in this country apparently) I decided to post a picture I shot yesteday of the lake Balaton’s northern coastline, the Balatonfüred area to be more precise (from where these wines come from).
The temperature suddenly changed from minus 15 Celsius to close to 20 above zero in two days in this area which enabled the formation of foggy cloud spreading up to few meters above sea level. I think it’s a stunning view (but I love fog anyway). The lake that reflects precious morning sunshine right to the vineyards of the hills nearby (and is at least partly responsible for the region’s micro-climate) is still frozen keeping the water still and cristal clear.
This mood cries for a late harvest wine!
Hungarian food doesn’t go too well with wines???
That is a rather bold statement. I am afraid you have a very wrong perception about the real Hungarian food. You should visit the Kistücsök restaurant and have a proper gastro trip with their help.
Nice shot, Whineguy!
I have to agree with Zoltan. Hungarian food fits very well with wines. Just have a look on these trational Hungarian foods on this page: http://www.best-things-in-hungary.com/hungarian-food.html
especially the Gypsy steak (http://www.best-things-in-hungary.com/gypsy-steak.html) and goulash (http://www.best-things-in-hungary.com/hungarian-goulash.html) what I recommend.
